Restorative Dentistry & Tooth Repair

At Paul Sioda Dental, we offer dental restorations so that patients throughout Tacoma can maintain excellent oral health. The Team at Paul Sioda Dental excels at completing restorations that restore a tooth's function while also looking completely natural. This helps ensure that once the dental work is complete, no one can tell your tooth was ever damaged. If your tooth is cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way, call 253-759-7941 to schedule your appointment.

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Dental Crowns 

When a tooth is missing a large portion of its enamel, a dental crown is the best type of restoration because it is a cap that completely surrounds the tooth. This way, you can bite down with full force without worrying about discomfort or further damage. This is most frequently used after a root canal or when the tooth is severely cracked or chipped. Fortunately, they now come in all-ceramic and ceramic-on-metal in addition to the traditional all-metal material. This means patients getting crowns for restorations can have natural-looking teeth afterward.

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Dental Veneers 

If a tooth is only slightly damaged with a small chip or crack, a veneer can be used to restore it. A veneer is a thin shell that is placed on top of a natural tooth and frequently used for restorations of the front teeth. The process of placing a veneer is similar to that of a dental crown only with less tooth preparation. If you live in Tacoma, schedule an appointment so that we can discuss both options with you.

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Tooth-colored fillings

At Paul Sioda Dental, we use tooth-colored fillings to restore teeth with cavities. Once we remove the decayed area, a filling is needed to replace the missing enamel. Traditionally, we used silver amalgam, but now we can complete dental restorations with natural-looking materials so that when you smile, no one can tell you had cavities.

 

Bondings

Those who need minor restorations can often benefit from a simple bonding procedure. This is popular in the Tacoma area when restoring baby teeth. Children, for example, don’t need a dental veneer on a tooth that is going to fall out in short order. With this in mind, we can keep a baby tooth in place and ensure it functions properly by restoring it with a bonding procedure. The Team at Paul Sioda Dental will use a tooth-colored material so that it looks completely natural.

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At times, patients in Tacoma need dental restorations to replace teeth. Whether a tooth has been knocked out or has fallen out due to an infection, there are several ways that it can be replaced. To determine the right procedure for you, call 253-759-7941 to schedule an appointment and consultation.

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In many cases, patients wear dentures temporarily while they decide how to permanently replace their tooth. These temporary dentures stay in place with a wire, similar to a retainer. They are not meant to be worn long-term, but they help you look normal while you decide which cosmetic dentistry procedure to use.

 

Dental bridges are popular for dental restorations

Patients throughout Washington use a bridge to replace a tooth without undergoing surgery. In this procedure, a dental crown is placed on the two teeth that surround the missing one. The crowns act as anchors that hold a gum-colored bridge in place, which secures the new tooth. A local dental lab creates the entire bridge, and it looks completely natural by blending in with the surrounding teeth.

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Many patients in Tacoma, WA prefer to use dental implants instead. An implant is by far the most durable option for replacing a missing tooth. In this procedure, The Team at Paul Sioda Dental implants a metal post under the gums and secures it to the jawbone. The bone and metal fuse to create a synthetic root system that secures the new tooth. With this type of dental restoration, patients can maintain an active lifestyle without worrying about the impact on their new tooth.​

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HELPFUL RELATED LINKS

• American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015

• WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015